Samantha vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samantha Rank #127

Gideon Rank #332

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Samantha or Gideon more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Samantha and Gideon mean?

Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samantha and Gideon boy or girl names?

Samantha is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.